Question reference: S5W-31450
- Asked by: Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 27 August 2020
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Current status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 4 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-03147 by Claire Haughey on 25 April 2019 (Official Report, c. 5), whether it will provide an update on the work and progress of the Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Speciality Group, particularly regarding endometriosis.
Answer
The Menopause and Menstrual Health including Endometriosis Sub Group set up to take forward work in this area has met on three occasions. Endometriosis UK is represented on the sub group, and the sub group considered its submission, “Strategy for Endometriosis in Scotland” at its June meeting.
The Scottish Government Modernising Patient Pathways Programme (MPPP) is taking forward the priorities identified in the Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Design Workshop report. The MPPP Gynaecology work-stream has now resumed following a pause due to the impact of COVID 19 and is initiating work on developing a Pelvic Pain pathway for Scotland. Consistent advice and effective treatment will provide benefit for women with endometriosis.
As stated in The Programme for Government 2020-21, we will continue to develop our Women's Health Plan which will underpin actions to tackle women's health inequalities by raising awareness around women's health and improving access to healthcare for women throughout life.